Rugby League: Gary Moorby and his assistant Paul Moses will pay a visit to Siddal on Saturday.

They might even take along Simeon Hoyle, a former player with the National Conference Premier side. In fact, they might even take the whole team.

The Cougar coach will lead a scouting party to watch the league leaders take on the side who sit just one place off the bottom, Thornhill Trojans.

But despite their lowly position, just four wins in 13 games, Moorby will take his scouting mission seriously as his side prepare for action against the amateurs in the Challenge Cup third round.

"We will not be complacent," warned Moorby, who is aware of the excitement and motivation of the cup, having graced it as player and coach, professional and amateur.

"We will be taking this side very seriously. At the moment we know nothing about them other than they will be up for this game."

Trojans, who beat Castleford Lock Lane 18-8 in the previous round, are based near Dewsbury and as the Cougars' second opponents of the season, will provide a serious challenge. "They are well into their season and we will have played just the Doncaster game the week before," said Moorby, a former Leeds, Keighley and St Helens player.

"This will make it tough for us. But at least we are at home and that will be a real boost.

"It will be nice to get a big crowd down at Cougar Park and really get our season kick-started."

Moorby admitted before the draw that he was hoping for an amateur side, preferring "the route of least resistance" philosophy to having to take on a big side like recently-relegated Salford. And Moorby got his wish and an excellent opportunity to head into the fourth round where the Super League clubs join in.

Away games in France and big-name ties could come up but the ones they want are Bradford Bulls, Leeds Rhinos and Halifax due to massive connections.

"I am pleased with the draw. There is something about the Challenge Cup that will really make them raise the game and we have to be prepared for that," said Moorby.